The Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan inspected the re-sowing of cotton in the Matcha district.

A working group of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, led by Deputy Prime Minister Sulaimon Ziyozoda, reviewed the progress of re-sowing and cotton growth in the Matcha district, NIAT Khovar reports, citing the Executive Authority of the Matcha district.

The working group first inspected the agricultural lands of the Besharik and Sangin Kuddus dehkan farms in the Buston village jamoat. During the inspection, special attention was paid to land use, crop cultivation, compliance with agricultural requirements, and the potential for increasing cotton production.

In a conversation with farm managers and agricultural specialists, Sulaimon Ziyozoda emphasized the importance of targeted and efficient use of arable land and expanding replanting, especially in areas cleared after the main harvest. Specific instructions and recommendations were also given to ensure a high cotton and other crop yield, increase sector productivity, and strengthen the country's food security.

It was noted that the proper use of available resources, adherence to agricultural practices, provision of irrigation water, and the involvement of specialized specialists should be the focus of every farm.

The working group also learned about the process of sowing high-yielding cotton varieties and the implementation of advanced agricultural practices in seed farms in the Mastchokh rural jamoat, including the Ustoyon and Langar dekhkan farms.

The heads of the relevant structures and responsible officials in the agricultural sector were obliged to intensify agricultural measures, increase cotton yields, effectively use available resources, and comprehensively implement state sectoral programs.

It was emphasized that, in order to ensure the sustainable development of cotton production, special attention must be paid to expanding the activities of seed farms, providing farmers with high-quality seeds of high-yielding varieties, as well as providing them with modern agricultural machinery and equipment, and the efficient use of irrigation water.